iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale in India

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The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max smartphones. File | Photo Credit: Reuters

Apple began selling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India on Friday (September 18, 2026). Customers can buy these phones from Apple’s India store and its six retail outlets nationwide.

This year, Apple did not launch the iPhone 18 base model and is expected to do so around March-April 2027.

Launched alongside the iPhone Duo, the new 18 Pro series phones use an A20 Pro processor.

Both the iPhone 18 Pro and Max sport a 48 MP main lens, a 48 MP ultra-wide lens and a 48 MP telephoto camera. They feature an 18 MP front camera.

The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen while the iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display. Both phones claim a full day battery life.

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900 while the iPhone 18 Pro Max begins at ₹1,74,900 for the base 256 GB variant.

The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable phone will go on sale starting October 23 in India.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Max will also be available across online platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, and large retailers including Reliance Digital, Croma and Vijay Sales.

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